[Hiring] Head of Digital Publishing @United Games Entertainment GmbH

Role Description

Your mission:

• Own the digital-first publishing pipeline across PC and console: Steam, Epic, GOG, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
• Plan and execute go-to-market for every release: positioning, store presence, wishlist campaigns, PR, creator and community activation, pricing and promotion planning.
• Own the Digital Publishing P&L, including title-level cost and revenue planning, forecasting, margin management and profitability tracking.
• Manage licensor relationships and approval processes, with a strong focus on Japanese partners.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate new projects across classic re-releases, remakes and retro-inspired indie titles, and own term sheets and contract negotiations.
• Oversee external development partnerships at portfolio level: set delivery expectations, quality standards and escalation paths, while day-to-day milestone execution sits with the Publishing Producer reporting to you.
• Build and maintain direct relationships with platform holders such as Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and Valve.
• Grow catalogue revenue through pricing strategy, promotional planning and platform featuring.
• Translate objectives into measurable KPIs across the full conversion funnel, from wishlists through conversion, sell-through, returns and review metrics, and report performance directly to the CEO.
• Lead and grow the ININ publishing team, spanning product management, business development and publishing production, ensuring strong performance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Shape the team structure and talent strategy together with the CEO, including hiring priorities and individual development plans.
• Represent ININ towards platform holders, partners and the developer community at industry events.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in games publishing, including 3 years in a leadership role with team responsibility.
• Proven track record of multi-platform releases on PC and console, from submission and certification through to launch and post-launch support.
• Strong command of digital storefronts, first-party relations, pricing and promotion mechanics.
• Confident in commercial and contractual matters: term sheets, licensing agreements, milestone and delivery terms. ININ has no in-house legal function, so contractual literacy is essential.
• Experience working with licensors and development partners across cultures, ideally including Japanese companies.
• Genuine knowledge of and passion for retro and classic games and their cultural relevance. This is a working requirement, not a nice-to-have.
• Analytical, structured and hands-on. Comfortable making decisions with incomplete data and owning the outcome.
• Fluent English and German at B2 level or higher.

Requirements

• Self-directed in a fully remote setup.

Benefits

• Direct responsibility for iconic franchises and a portfolio with an established global fanbase.
• Full ownership of the digital publishing business, including P&L and team.
• Short decision paths, flat hierarchies and direct access to the CEO.
• Fully remote setup with flexible working conditions.
• Competitive compensation and participation programme.
• A label with a clear digital-first strategy and room to shape how it grows.